Kozarica

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Kozarica
42°46.61′N, 17°27.84′E Chart icon.png
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Kozarica harbour from W

The tiny harbour of Kozarica is located on the NE coast of the island of Mljet in Croatia, three miles ESE of the harbour of Polace. It is not a good place to be in unsettled weather and is completely open from NW round to E. However, it is a quiet and largely unfrequented spot along the NE coast of the island and yachts are a relatively rare sight here. A visiting yacht can lie alongside the end of the short breakwater or use the anchor to squeeze in stern or bows-to among the small craft moorings.

Local Weather

Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.

Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.

For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.

Charts

British Admiralty
1580
Croatian charts
MK24
MK25
Imray
M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

There are no hazards in the immediate approach to Kozarica. The only problem may be finding it!

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Korcula Town or Dubrovnik are the nearest year-round ports of entry.

Berthing Options

Hey, there’s a yacht in the harbour!

The only option is the harbour breakwater. Either tie up alongside the end, where depths are 6.0 metres, or use your anchor to go stern or bows-to among the small craft moorings along the inner side of the breakwater if there is space. Holding is good in sand and weed. Depths range from 2.0 metres at the root to 6.0 metres at the end. There are no facilities on the quay.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

None.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There is nothing to do ashore.

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

None.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

None.

Transport

None.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Croatia.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

See Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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